It's natural and normal to have excess skin after working so hard to achieve significant weight loss. Skin removal surgery, also called body contouring, is a set of procedures designed to remove this extra skin and underlying tissue. Think of it as the next step in your weight loss journey, helping to create a smoother and more toned appearance that reflects your hard work. Skin removal can improve your comfort, make movement easier, and boost your confidence.
No one’s skin removal journey or goals are the same. Therefore, the exact procedures involved vary from person to person. It’s common for skin removal procedures to be done in stages.
Every recovery is unique and varies depending on the procedures involved. Patients typically plan for 10-14 days of downtime for many procedures.
Although you’ll see improvements along the way, results for most procedures typically develop over 12 months.
It's important to remember that these are general guidelines. Always check in with your provider and follow their specific guidelines for your unique anatomy and treatment.
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Your Amelia team is committed to achieving your goals safely and compassionately. That may mean dividing your skin removal journey into stages.
Strategically combining procedures and/or separating procedures into stages improves recovery, safety, and overall results.
Some considerations for staging procedures are:
The specific procedures and number of stages will depend on your anatomy and goals. Stages are typically spaced 6-12 months apart. However, because these procedures are unique to you, your exact timeline may differ.
After an exam and an open, honest conversation, you and your surgeon will work together to create a personalized surgical plan that’s safe and achieves your goals. Remember, your consultation is your time—be empowered to ask any and all of your questions and share your thoughts and concerns.
Keep in mind that every recovery is unique. Your surgeon will give you individualized instructions and timelines during your consultation.
Keep in mind that everyone’s healing and results timeline are unique. Your provider will give you specific instructions and timelines based on your treatment and anatomy.
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